20 individuals nabbed over issuance of fake citizenship documents

Last update: 12/09/2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 -- Police have arrested 20 individuals including a National Registration Department (NRD) officer who is suspected of being involved in the issuance of fake birth certificates and identity cards.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said the suspects who were arrested in Penang on Aug 19 comprised 17 locals, two Chinese nationals and an Indian citizen.